Edgerton is a somewhat small city located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 5,991 people and three associated neighborhoods, Edgerton is the 141st largest community in Wisconsin. Edgerton has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Edgerton, where the median household income is $107,143.00.

Of important note, Edgerton is also a city of artists. Edgerton has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Edgerton’s character.

A relatively large number of people in Edgerton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 26.39% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Edgerton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Edgerton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

As is often the case in a small city, Edgerton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The percentage of people in Edgerton who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 21.84%: 26.47% of adults in Edgerton have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Edgerton in 2022 was $43,515, which is upper middle income relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $174,060 for a family of four.

The people who call Edgerton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Edgerton residents report their race to be White. Edgerton also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.22% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Edgerton include German, Swedish, Polish, Irish, and European.

The most common language spoken in Edgerton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.